Jantar Keltainen
Evil is a word used by the ignorant and the weak
“What have we here?”
― Paak, upon discovering Zannah's double-bladed lightsaber
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
Intent: To introduce Darth Zannah's lightsaber to Star Wars Chaos
Image Source: https://d3gqasl9vmjfd8.cloudfront.net/99977a48-d3fd-4f11-bc6f-1d8cf9196097.png(Image of Darth Maul’s lightsaber, which is sometimes referenced as being inspired by the same source as Zannah’s)
Canon Link: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Bane%27s_Heart_(lightsaber)
Restricted missions: Thread where Jantar Keltainen acquires the saber hilt
Primary Source: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Darth_Zannah(further information about the saber and how it performs)
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Manufacturer: Darth Zannah
Model: N/A
Affiliation: N/A
Modularity: Yes (lightsaber crystals can be replaced)
Production: Unique
Materials: Outer casing (durasteel); [2 x all other elements]: power assembly (power cell, field conductor, vortex ring, power insulator, energy gate, recharge socket); focusing crystal chamber and assembly; lightsaber emitter (blade energy channel, cycling field energisers, energy modulation circuits, focusing lens, emitter matrix, high energy flux aperture); activation plate/switch; pressure grip/deadman’s switch
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Classification: Lightsaber
Size: Average for a double bladed saber hilt
Weight: Light
SPECIAL FEATURES
No crystals present
Presently not functioning
DESCRIPTION
The lightsaber has been kept in pristine conditions
The Sith apprentice Darth Zannah created a double-bladed lightsaber that was specifically designed to accommodate her slight physique. An elongated hilt supported the Force-resonating, twin, synthetic lightsaber crystals that powered the weapon, one of which was red, starburst-shaped called Bane's Heart. When in the possession of anyone other than its proper owner, Zannah's lightsaber, which was also called Bane's Heart, released an electrical discharge courtesy of its specialised crystal. The weapon produced twin red blades, each 0.75 meters long. The lightsaber emitted a buzzing hum upon ignition and thrummed mildly when deactivated; it also emitted a peculiarly high-pitched sound when either blade absorbed or redirected Force lightning.
The unique construction of the Bane's Heart lightsaber made a subtle yet critical difference from other lightsabers in the way it was wielded. The half-standard blade length resulted in reduced reach and leverage but granted a considerable increase in quickness and dexterity, a balance well-suited to the defensive nature of Zannah's chosen style of lightsaber combat, Form III.
Although its creator was naturally left-handed, Bane's Heart could be wielded in either extremity. The weapon required precise wrist control and a light, but nonetheless firm, grasp to effect the twirling manoeuvre that constituted Zannah's wall of near-impenetrable defense. The hypnotic patterns woven by her ignited lightsaber served to unsettle unsuspecting opponents, who became increasingly frustrated as their attacks were repeatedly parried—instead of blocked—with minimal effort. When the enemy finally faltered, Bane's Heart allowed its wielder to retaliate with lethal speed, although the specialised length of the blades usually required close-quarter engagement to dispatch foes. Those of superior physical strength were only slightly hindered by the defensive style for which Bane's Heart was designed and were eventually able to disrupt the spinning lightsaber's momentum.
Centuries after Zannah created and owned Bane's Heart, the lightsaber came into the possession of a Dark Jedi who, by the time of the Clone Wars, lost it in a fatal encounter with General Grievous. It was later recovered by scientists of the newly formed Galactic Empire and given to N-K Necrosis, a prototype combat droid created from the reanimated corpse of the late General Grievous. Around the time of the Battle of Yavin of 0 BBY, a group of spacers discovered and defeated N-K Necrosis in the Myyydril Caverns of the planet Kashyyyk. The spacers looted the body of the destroyed droid, taking as part of their spoils the Bane's Heart lightsaber crystal that once powered the eponymous lightsaber but had since been extracted from it.
Strengths:
Despite its age, all parts still work perfectly – albeit the cell requires charging and the hilt is lacking any crystals
Weaknesses:
Currently inoperative
If repaired, cortosis will short the blade if it comes into contact with it
The lightsaber has not been constructed to function underwater
